Episodes
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Vanushi Walters
Labour candidate for Waitākere, Vanushi Walters, says her door-knocking campaign has revealed a strong public desire for change. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Walters said she was hearing widespread frustration with the government’s leadership. “They came into government and said...
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Ricardo Menéndez March
Green Party candidate Ricardo Menéndez March says voters are connecting with the Greens because the party is campaigning on issues that matter most to people. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Menéndez March criticised the National Party’s social media campaign, saying its Instagram…
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Savenaca Narube
UnityFiji Party leader Savenaca Narube has raised concerns that the current coalition government is attempting to replace Fiji’s Constitution rather than amend it. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Narube clarified that his party was not opposed to constitutional amendments, but...
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Malkiat Singh
ACT Party Papakura electorate candidate Malkiat Singh says he has scaled back his campaign activities after receiving threatening messages via social media and phone. Singh said he no longer feels safe door-knocking and is accompanied by others whenever he is out in public. Speaking to Radio…
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Sarpreet Singh on Tarana
All Whites striker Sarpreet Singh says Indian football is making good progress, pointing to the national team’s recent matches against top sides such as Brazil and Panama. Singh is also looking forward to facing India when the team tours New Zealand next month. Speaking to Radio Tarana host…
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KHARAG SINGH
Labour Party candidate for Takanini, Kharag Singh, says he wants to win back the electorate for Labour. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Singh says he has been receiving positive feedback and support from the community and is confident about his campaign. According to Singh, the cost...
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Arena Williams
Labour’s Arena Williams Says Practical Policies Can Ease Cost-of-Living Pressures Labour’s Manurewa electorate candidate, Arena Williams, says the party has practical policies aimed at easing the cost of living, but voters need to understand how those measures will affect their everyday lives....
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Lalit Arya
National Party Ōtāhuhu candidate Lalit Arya says cost of living and law and order are among the key concerns he is hearing from voters in the electorate. Arya says he is telling voters that the National-led Government is working to bring down the cost of living, while law and order remains a...
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Mahendra Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry has rejected the Constitution Review Commission’s report, questioning the legitimacy of the commission and the process followed in its review. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Chaudhry said the proper process, as stipulated under the...
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar
ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar says migrants entering professional occupations in New Zealand should meet the necessary English-language standards. Her comments come after another rally by bus drivers in Auckland, who have raised concerns about language requirements. Dr Parmjeet Parmar joins Radio...
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Michael Wood
Labour Party candidate for Mount Roskill, Michael Wood, says tackling the cost-of-living pressures facing New Zealanders would be a priority for Labour if elected. Mr Wood joined Radio Tarana’s host Sanjesh Narain for a wide-ranging discussion covering the economy, education, immigration, and the...
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Ricardo Menéndez March
Green Party Criticises ACT’s Proposed Permanent Residency Changes Green Party immigration spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March says it appears ACT is competing with New Zealand First to see who can come up with the tougher immigration policy.His comments come after ACT announced a proposal to...
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar
NZ expresses concern over Nepal-Tibet disaster; five Kiwis reported missing New Zealand has joined other nations in expressing deep concern and condolences following the catastrophic flash flooding and landslide along the Nepal-Tibet border. Five New Zealanders are among those reported missing...
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CARMEL SEPULONI
Labour’s Carmel Sepuloni says supporters want change, rules out working with NZ First Labour Party deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni says the party is getting “good vibes” from its supporters and undecided voters, with many telling Labour they want the current Government out. Speaking to Radio Tarana...
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Willow Jean-Prime
Willow-Jean Prime says people are becoming increasingly frustrated with the current Government, which is why they are becoming more vocal about their concerns. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, the Labour MP said people were not hearing enough from the Government about how its…
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar
ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar is calling for all applications in the Parent Resident Visa category to be placed into a queue rather than relying on the current ballot system. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Dr Parmar said she believes the existing ballot system is not transparent and…
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Phil Twyford
Labour’s immigration spokesperson, Phil Twyford, says it is disappointing to see the Government fighting among itself while people are struggling. He says the country needs a stable government. He joined Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain to discuss Labour’s chances of winning the election in light...
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Priyanca Radhakrishnan
Labour MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan says she is told to “go back to your country” on social media almost every day. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Radhakrishnan said Prime Minister Christopher Luxon needs to take bold action against New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, accusing…
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar
ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar says it appears the leader of the New Zealand First Party is using racism for political gain ahead of the upcoming general election. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Dr Parmar said racism cannot be tolerated under any circumstances and that New Zealanders…
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Kieran McAnulty
Labour campaign chair Kieran McAnulty says it is highly unlikely that the Labour Party would work with NZ First after the election. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, McAnulty said the current NZ First Party is “very different” from the one Labour worked with during the last Labour-led...
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar
ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar says New Zealanders travelling to India should exercise caution and ensure they register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s SafeTravel service before departing. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Dr Parmar also said she has written to the...
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Katie Nimon
National MP for Napier Katie Nimon says she has not forgiven former Labour MP Stuart Nash because he has never apologised. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Nimon said she is not expecting a call from Nash. “I hope that he is able to find something for himself going forward, but…
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Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins believes the New Zealand First Party is playing the race card to win more votes ahead of the upcoming election. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Hipkins said New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has made it clear that a vote for NZ First is effectively…
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar
ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar has said that hosting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Zealand was “like a festival” for many in the Indian community. The comment came during her regular interview on Radio Tarana with host Sanjesh Narain, where she discussed the significance of a potential…
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Qiulae Wong
The Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong says New Zealanders are looking for something different. The leader of the Opportunity Party (TOP), Qiulae Wong, says many New Zealanders are seeking a fresh approach to politics after years of governments failing to address the country’s biggest…
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Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is excited to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to New Zealand, describing the visit as an important opportunity to strengthen ties between the two countries. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Luxon said the visit will help enhance...
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Hannah Tamaki
Vision NZ Party leader Hannah Tamaki says she respects all faiths but believes that people who come to New Zealand should also respect the country’s way of life and its values.Tamaki also said she is concerned that some groups attempt to influence the government to advance their own agendas.No...
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Surendra Lal
National Farmers Union President Surendra Lal says only a small number of cane farmers in Labasa, including Minister Charan Jeath Singh, have begun harvesting, while most are holding off in the hope of a better offer from the Government. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Lal said…
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Barbara Edmonds
Labour’s finance spokesperson, Barbara Edmonds, says she does not agree with all the findings in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Edmonds discussed the IMF’s assessment of New Zealand’s economy. While the IMF has forecast GDP growth of...
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Malkiat Singh
ACT’s Papakura candidate Malkiat Singh says he will not back down despite receiving threatening messages on social media.Singh says his ancestors endured lives of servitude and that his community has a long history of resilience.He says he entered politics to serve both his community and New...
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Nitya Nand Reddy
Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) Board Chairperson Nitya Reddy says he fully sympathises with sugarcane farmers, noting that he is a farmer himself and understands the challenges they face. Reddy acknowledged that the forecast cane payment may not be sufficient for farmers. However, he explained that...
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar
Dr Parmar joined Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain and said that any form of migrant exploitation is a serious concern, with mechanisms in place to address such cases. Dr Parmar said the government is aware of protests being planned ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to New Zealand and that...
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Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he is sceptical about the prospects of a peace deal between the United States and Iran. Speaking with Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Hipkins rejected claims that Labour’s pay equity policy was “gold-plated”. He said a Labour government would reverse the...
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit New Zealand in July, with the trip understood to have been confirmed. However, the exact dates are reportedly being withheld until closer to the visit for security reasons. ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar has welcomed the visit, arguing that…
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Paul Goldsmith
Justice minister-Paul Goldsmith says if people want to see real change in the country they have to stick with the incumbent. He joins Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain to talk about Law and Order and retail crime. Hon. Goldsmith says there is still more work to be done and he is happy to continue…
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Tangi Utikere
Labour MP for Palmerston North -Tangi Utikere Deputy Shadow Leader of the House Spokesperson for Local Government, Transport, State Owned Enterprises, Racing After long wait Labour has announced a policy to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in main centres and $10 everywhere else if…
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Kieran McAnulty
Labour MP Kieran McAnulty joins Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain for an interview. McAnulty says the Government has failed to deliver on National’s promise to turn the economy around and ease financial pressures on households. He argues that many New Zealanders continue to struggle with the cost…
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Dr Parmjeet Parmar
ACT MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar says government has delivered a responsible budget. Speaking to Radio Tarana host-Sanjesh Narain, Dr Parmar says government is managing the books in a responsible way resulting in surplus to be recoded earlier than forecast.
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Barbara Edmonds
Barbara Edmonds described the Government’s Budget as “disappointing” during an interview with Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain. Edmonds said the Budget had “failed New Zealanders” and criticised its overall direction and priorities. When asked to summarise the Budget in one word, she responded:...
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Winston Peters
NZ First party leader- Winston Peters has been publicly distancing Christopher Luxon and the government from some key economic and immigration decisions as the 2026 election campaign starts to take shape. On the Budget, Peters has argued the government made the “wrong choices” and suggested a...
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Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he is willing to work with parties that share common ground with Labour. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Hipkins said Labour has performed well in consecutive polls because the government has failed to deliver on its promises. The Labour leader also...
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Dr parmjeet Parmar
ACT MP-Dr Parmjeet Parmar has defended her party’s immigration policy. Speaking to Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Dr Parmar said there are certain requirements migrants must fulfil if they want to call New Zealand home. She said migrants seeking New Zealand citizenship should first understand...
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Carmel Sepuloni _Labour Deputy leader
Carmel Sepuloni, deputy leader of New Zealand Labour Party, has pushed back on proposals for a c citizenship test, saying she doesn’t see the need for such a change. In an interview with Radio Tarana host Sanjesh Narain, Sepuloni questioned the reasoning behind introducing a formal test for...
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Louise Upston
Minister Louise Upston joins Radio Tarana's Sanjesh Narain in this latest podcast. She talks about recent attacks by Iran on UAE and what further impact it will have on global fuel supply and what does it mean for NZ’s fuel security? Is the current fuel crisis affecting tourism industry and what…
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Mark Mitchell (2)
Mark Mitchell, New Zealand’s Police and Emergency Management Minister, spoke to Radio Tarana to provide an update on flooding in Wellington.He said the government response is ongoing and urged residents to stay informed, but reassured the public that the situation is being actively…
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Ricardo Menéndez March
Immigration officers will soon have the power to ask suspected overstayers for identification in homes and workplaces.The government said it was closing a compliance gap in the deportation system, while critics argued it was a step towards the immigration conditions that had allowed the…
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Dr parmjit Parmar
Interview with ACT MP Dr Parmjit Parmar. Dr parm has written to the immigration minister seeking changes to the parent Category Visa application.
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PHIL TWYFORD
Labour's Immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford speaks to Tarana on topics ranging from Economy to Immigration.
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Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins doesn't think government's energy plan will reduce power bills. While speaking to Tarana he has reiterated that his party still supports the proposal to recognise palestine as a State.
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Willow-Jean Prime
Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime has come in support of teachers who are demanding better pay.